IT ALL BEGINS WITH A SPARC

Join us in helping build the foundation for lifelong success! Skagit Preschool and Resource Center (SPARC) is a mission driven non-profit organization located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. We provide individualized services for families and their children with unique developmental needs in Skagit County, WA.  SPARC is seeking highly motivated substitute paraeducator to join our growing team.

OUR VISION

As a SPARC employee, we will rely on you to reflect our vision of a community where everyone is understood, supported, loved and accepted for exactly who they are. Through every aspect of instruction and employee collaboration, we expect compassion, respect, and a high level of professionalism.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be 18 years or older
2. Education: Highschool diploma or general education degree (GED)
3. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
   1. Food Handler’s Permit
4. Experience: Previous experience with young children and/or children with disabilities is strongly recommended

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Include the following but are not limited to, other duties may be assigned)

• Arrive at work prepared, on time, and ready to support students and team
• Work and communicate professionally with students, families, and coworkers in a diverse environment
• Follow all safety procedures to always keep students and coworkers safe
• Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA and FERPA regulations
• Comply with all SPARC policies and procedures
• Support students one-on-one or in small groups with learning, behavior, and physical needs
• Actively engage with children during recess and free play
• Assist in keeping the classroom clean, organized, and well maintained
• Assist children in self-care activities such as but not limited to toileting, dressing, and mealtime
• Follow written and spoken directions; work independently when needed
• Perform other related duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned to support program operations and organizational needs. Duties may be adjusted or expanded based on evolving program requirements, staffing needs, and service demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT

SPARC strives to provide an inclusive and inviting work environment.  We value a multidisciplinary, team-oriented approach in all services to our community. Teams communicate and collaborate regularly in order to support each other and the families we serve.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Classification: On-Call

Pay: $18.40 – $24.33  per hour

Schedule: Monday – Thursday work week / school district year of September – June

BENEFITS

• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick Time accrual of 1 hour for every 15 hours worked

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to spend periods of time

• Sitting
• Sitting on the floor
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Lifting children up to fifty pounds
• Bending over/down to children’s level
• Physically restraining a child (when incorporated in their behavior plan)

ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS

• Background check

SPARC is an equal opportunity employer.